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Cleaning and Maint
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Maintaining the Air Conditioner
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the
air conditioner to maintain in best conditions.
1.
Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and
disconnect the power plug. There may be internal damage if moisture is left in components.
2.
Before using the air conditioner again, dry the inner components of the air conditioner
again by running in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours. This helps remove odours that may have
generated from dampness.
Periodical checks
Refer to the following chart to maintain the air conditioner properly.
Type
Description
Monthly
Every 4
months
Once a
year
Indoor unit
Clean the air filter (1).
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Clean the condensate drain pan (2).
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Thoroughly clean the heat exchanger (2).
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Clean the condensate drain pipe (2).
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Replace the remote control batteries (1).
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Outdoor unit
Clean the heat exchanger on the outside
of the unit (2).
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Clean the heat exchanger on the inside
of the unit (2).
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Clean the electric components with jets
of air (2).
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Verify that all the electric components
are firmly tightened (2).
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Clean the fan (2).
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Verify that all the fan assembly is firmly
tightened (2).
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Clean the condensate drain pan (2).
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NOTE
• The checks and maintenance operations described above are essential to guarantee the
efficiency of the air conditioner. The frequency of these operations may vary depending on
the characteristics of the area, the amount of dust, etc.
a. The above mentioned operations should be performed more frequently if the area of
installation is very dusty.
b. These operations must always be performed by qualified personnel. For more detailed
information, refer to Installation Manual.